Container planting is scattered around with annual planting for year-round interest, where a large Olive tree provides height.
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard partial sun garden in London with with flowerbed and a wood fence.

Avant Après jardin

Dessinatrice d'Espaces

Conception de jardin, créer des zones de vie dans le jardin pour profiter au mieux des différents espaces
Inspiration for a large traditional sloped full sun formal garden for spring in Paris with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Miller Bay Beach Cottage

Emily Russell Landscape Architecture

This beachside cottage garden on Miller Bay feels humble and inviting due to soft, natural materials that blend into its surroundings, yet also feels elevated and interesting. Cedar lattice fencing surrounds a cottage garden full of relaxed color and texture year-round.

Arbor Design and Construction

AMERICAN LANDSCAPE INC.

60 ft Long container garden arbor located in Sharon, Ma at Sharon View Nursery.
Design ideas for a large traditional side yard partial sun formal garden for fall in Boston with a container garden, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Mary Watson

Herbert H. Construction

Design ideas for a traditional backyard partial sun garden in Austin with a water feature, decking and a wood fence.

Modello

Ultrascape Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional side yard garden in San Diego with a wood fence.

San Marcos Going Wild

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with a water feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Cambridge St, Pimlico, London

Filipa T | Landscape & Garden Design

Planting scheme providing a lush rain forest mossy feel, where Soleirolia soleirolii, Adiantum and Pinus mugo mounds have spread amazingly.
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard partial sun garden in London with a wood fence.

Cambridge St, Pimlico, London

Filipa T | Landscape & Garden Design

Planting scheme providing a lush rain forest mossy feel, where Soleirolia soleirolii, Adiantum and Pinus mugo mounds have spread amazingly. Hydrangeas, scented geraniums and campanula colour the space during Summer - Autumn, and the very mature Jasmine (pre-existing) is an absolute delight. Container planting is scattered around with annual planting for year-round interest, where a large Olive tree provides height. The large mirror with wood step blends beautifully and makes believe there's an extension to this small garden.

Mary Watson

Herbert H. Construction

Photo of a traditional backyard partial sun garden in Austin with a water feature, decking and a wood fence.

Cambridge St, Pimlico, London

Filipa T | Landscape & Garden Design

Ferns and more ferns. And oh, this marvellous jasmine!
This is an example of a small traditional backyard partial sun garden in London with a wood fence.

San Marcos Going Wild

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with a wood fence.

Arbor Design and Construction

AMERICAN LANDSCAPE INC.

10 ft wide by 60 ft long wooden arbor in Sharon, Massachusetts at Sharon View Nursery.
Large traditional side yard partial sun formal garden in Boston with a garden path, brick pavers and a wood fence for summer.

All Fence Materials Shabby-Chic Style Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Shabby-Chic Style Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own shabby-chic style garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Shabby-Chic Style Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a shabby-chic style garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a shabby-chic style garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your shabby-chic style garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.